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abstract

/ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /əbˈstɹækt/

Meanings
noun
An abridgement or summary of a longer publication.

Examples :

"The professor provided an abstract of the lengthy research paper, summarizing the key findings. "
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verb
To conceptualize an ideal subgroup by means of the generalization of an attribute, as follows: by apprehending an attribute inherent to one individual, then separating that attribute and contemplating it by itself, then conceiving of that attribute as a general quality, then despecifying that conceived quality with respect to several or many individuals, and by then ideating a group composed of those individuals perceived to possess said quality.

Examples :

"The teacher abstracted the concept of "responsibility" from the example of a student helping her classmates, then generalized it to apply to other students in the class, and thus defined a group of responsible students. "
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Related Words

Illustration responsibility

responsibility noun

/ɹɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪɾi/

The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

"Responsibility is a heavy burden."

Illustration representational

representational adjective

/ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənəl/ /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃnəl/

Of or pertaining to representation or to representationalism.

"The painting was a representational depiction of a sunset, accurately showing the colors and shapes. "

Illustration contemplating

contemplating verb

/ˈkɑntəmˌpleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈkɑntəmpleɪtɪŋ/

To look at on all sides or in all its aspects; to view or consider with continued attention; to regard with deliberate care; to meditate on; to study, ponder, or consider.

"Sentence: "Maria was contemplating whether to accept the new job offer, weighing the salary against the longer commute." "

Illustration theoretically

theoretically adverb

/ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkli/ /ˌθɪəˈrɛtɪkli/

In theory; on paper

"Theoretically, I should be finished with my homework by now, but I got distracted by a TV show. "

Illustration concentrates

concentrates noun

/ˈkɑnsənˌtɹeɪts/ /ˈkɑnsənˌtɹeɪts/

A substance that is in a condensed form.

"Many breakfast juices are made from concentrates, which are diluted with water before drinking. "

Illustration apprehending

apprehending verb

/ˌæprɪˈhɛndɪŋ/ /ˌæpriˈhɛndɪŋ/

To take or seize; to take hold of.

"The police are apprehending the suspect involved in the robbery. "

Illustration relationships

relationships noun

/rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪps/ /rɪˈleɪʃʌnʃɪps/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"Building strong relationships with classmates can make learning more enjoyable. "

Illustration generalization

generalization noun

/ˌdʒɛnərələˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌdʒɛnərəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

The formulation of general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties.

"The teacher made a generalization about student performance, saying that everyone in the class seemed to be struggling with fractions. "

Illustration conceptualize

conceptualize verb

/kənˈsɛptʃuəˌlaɪz/ /kənˈsɛptʃəˌlaɪz/

To interpret a phenomenon by forming a concept.

"The teacher helped the students conceptualize the complex scientific theory by relating it to familiar everyday experiences. "

Illustration comprehensively

comprehensively adverb

/ˌkɑmprɪˈhɛnsɪvli/ /ˌkɑmpriˈhɛnsɪvli/

In a comprehensive manner; in an all-inclusive or wide-ranging fashion.

"The doctor comprehensively examined the patient to determine the cause of their illness. "

Illustration distillation

distillation noun

/dɪstɪˈleɪʃən/

The act of falling in drops, or the act of pouring out in drops.

"The slow distillation of the melting icicle created a small puddle on the windowsill. "

Illustration insufficiently

insufficiently adverb

/ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃəntli/ /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃntli/

Not sufficiently

"The student prepared insufficiently for the exam and, as a result, failed. "